Amid reports from both sides they're close to a deal before tonights deadline are reports from Manitoba and other parts of Canada that they don't care what Carney agrees to, even if US alcohol goes back on the shelves, they are NOT buying it and are openly campaigning for Canadians to not buy it
But in a sign of continued hard feelings, Wab Kinew, the premier of Manitoba, said at a news conference that he hadn't yet agreed to Carney's request. He also had a pointed message for his constituents when the US liquors "hypothetically" return.
"Don't buy it, let it sit on the shelf," Kinew said of US spirits, urging Canadians to send a message that "we don't like Donald Trump's approach to trade or his way of treating Canada."